Privacy Policy

Our site url is https://saffronstudios.co.uk. We are a UK registered company registered as SAFFRON STUDIOS LTD, Company number NI735581. Enquiries about your data can be made to hello@saffronstudios.co.uk. Below we show how your data is collected/used/stored from our website for best performance, analytics and email marketing purposes.

Complianz - The Privacy Suite for WordPress

This website uses the Privacy Suite for WordPress by Complianz to collect and record Browser and Device-based Consent. For this functionality, your IP address is anonymized and stored in our database. This service does not process any personally identifiable information and does not share any data with the service provider. For more information, see the Complianz Privacy Statement.

Burst Statistics

This website uses Burst Statistics, a Privacy-Friendly Statistics Tool to analyze visitor behavior. For this functionality we (this website) collect anonymized data, stored locally without sharing it with other parties. For more information, please read the Privacy Statement from Burst.

LiteSpeed Cache

This site utilizes caching in order to facilitate a faster response time and better user experience. Caching potentially stores a duplicate copy of every web page that is on display on this site. All cache files are temporary, and are never accessed by any third party, except as necessary to obtain technical support from the cache plugin vendor. Cache files expire on a schedule set by the site administrator, but may easily be purged by the admin before their natural expiration, if necessary. We may use QUIC.cloud services to process & cache your data temporarily. Please see https://quic.cloud/privacy-policy/ for more details.

Contact Form

Data collected: name and email address.

When you submit an enquiry through the contact form on our website, you consent to us using this information to respond to your enquiry and contact you in relation to our services.

Your submission is stored both as a form entry on our web server and within our email client. We retain this information for as long as necessary to handle your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for customer service purposes.
We do not use information submitted through our contact form for marketing purposes without your separate and explicit consent. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting hello@saffronstudios.co.uk.

Embedded Social Media Content (Instagram Feed)

Our website displays an Instagram feed powered by the Smash Balloon Social Photo Feed plugin. This feed pulls content directly from our official Instagram profile via the Instagram/Facebook API.

When you view pages containing our Instagram feed, your browser may make requests to Instagram’s and Facebook’s servers in order to load the feed content. This means Instagram/Meta may collect data about your visit, including your IP address and browser information, in accordance with their own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing Meta’s Privacy Policy for full details on how they handle this data.

We do not collect or store any personal data about you through the Instagram feed itself. No cookies are set by us as a result of the feed being displayed, however Instagram/Meta may set their own cookies as part of loading the content.

Appointment Booking

Our website includes a link to an external appointment booking page powered by Calendly. By clicking this link, you will be taken to a third-party page hosted and operated by Calendly, outside of our website.

When booking a consultation call through Calendly, they may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other details required to confirm your appointment. This information is processed and stored by Calendly in accordance with their own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing Calendly’s Privacy Policy for full details.

We receive the details you submit through the booking page solely for the purpose of arranging and conducting your scheduled call. We do not use this information for marketing purposes without your separate and explicit consent. You can request deletion of your data by contacting hello@saffronstudios.co.uk.

Email Marketing Forms & Communication

We occasionally run marketing campaigns externally from the website through third party platforms including Instagram using a Tally form. As part of these campaigns, we may direct you to an online form where you are invited to submit your name and email address voluntarily.

By proceeding on the form and submitting your details, you consent and agree to be contacted by Saffron Studios about our services. Your information will be used solely for this purpose.
Your data is stored securely within our email marketing platform, Brevo, and is retained until you choose to opt out or in accordance with Brevo’s own data retention policy.

You can opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us. You also have the right to request that your data be deleted entirely by contacting us directly at hello@saffronstudios.co.uk.
We will never sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

Saffron Studios Ltd uses artificial intelligence tools and platforms as part of our creative and operational workflow. We are transparent about this use and committed to handling any data processed through AI systems responsibly.

How We Use AI
To assist with drafting, ideation, content creation, and creative exploration.
To improve the efficiency and quality of deliverables provided to clients.
To support internal administrative and operational processes.
To assist with research and strategic recommendations.

Client Data and AI Processing
Where client data including business information, briefs, assets, or communications is inputted into AI tools, we take the following steps:
We use only reputable, enterprise-grade AI platforms with appropriate data protection terms in place.
We do not intentionally input sensitive personal data, confidential financial information, or legally privileged content into AI systems without your explicit consent.
We take reasonable steps to anonymise or minimise data before processing through AI tools where possible.
We review all AI-assisted outputs before delivery to clients.

Intellectual Property
AI-generated outputs produced as part of a client project are treated in accordance with the intellectual property provisions agreed between us. We will always disclose the extent of AI involvement in deliverables upon request. We do not claim ownership of client-provided materials used as inputs into AI tools.

Freelancers and AI Use
Where we engage freelance contractors to deliver work on your behalf, our freelance agreements will include obligations regarding responsible AI use. Freelancers are required to disclose AI use, protect client data, and comply with the same standards set out in this policy. Freelancers are not permitted to input client confidential data into AI systems without appropriate safeguards.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect client data, including:

Secure, password-protected systems and file storage
Encrypted communication channels where appropriate
Access controls limiting data to those with a legitimate need
Confidentiality obligations for all staff and freelancers.
In the event of a data breach likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the ICO in accordance with our legal obligations.

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